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RECAP: Delays on the M5 as central reservation barrier damaged in collision
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Low-cost food pantry celebrates one year of serving community in Bridgwater
A LOW-COST food pantry which opened in Bridgwater last year is celebrating its first birthday today (Wednesday, February 14). Victoria Park Local Pantry (VPLP) volunteers have officially been serving the community for an entire year. VPLP is
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Local play area overrun with dog mess re-opens with increased dog warden patrols
A PLAY area in Bridgwater has re-opened after being locked due to a recent rise in dog fouling. The small fenced play area between Bristol road and Union street was closed to the public after Somerset Council inspection teams noted an increase
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The 'key' to a long marriage from care home residents with 199 years' experience
CARE home residents with a combined 199 years of marriage experience have shared the 'key' to a long-lasting relationship. Couples at Care UK’s Llys Cyncoed home in Cardiff have shared their relationship secrets during a celebration ahead of Valentine
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Do pensioners have to pay council tax and what support is available?
MILLIONS of households pay council tax every year across the UK. The annual fee is set by local councils and is used to help support local services including rubbish collection, police, transport and libraries. In the UK, you pay council tax
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Britain's Got Talent winner to visit Bridgwater with 'comedy musical' next month
THE winner of Britain's Got Talent 2020 will visit Bridgwater next month to perform a 'one man comedy musical' show. Jon Courtenay will perform at the McMillan Theatre on Saturday March 9 as part of his UK tour, featuring his new two-part show,
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Tributes pour in after BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright dies aged 69
TRIBUTES have poured in from all over the country after the news that legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has died at the age of 69. His family confirmed the sad news in a statement on Tuesday night, telling fans: "It is with deep sorrow
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'Come on Somerset, go marry Dorset or someone with a bit more disposable cash'
THERE'S that old saying which goes ‘How do you get to such and such?’, ‘Well, I wouldn’t start from here!’, and that’s how it is with the unitary council - we didn’t want one and the one we’ve got can’t fix the crisis we’re in, writes Bridgwater Town
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'A 164% council tax increase could seriously disrupt their financial position'
AS the leader of the Conservatives on Bridgwater Town Council, I find myself troubled by the recent decision regarding the 164% Bridgwater council tax increase, writes Cllr Gill Slocombe. Some may describe this substantial hike as 'very modest'